Manna Matters: Liberty, Justice, and Food Security for All

Online

In preparation for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and the bustling holiday seasons where families and friends will gather around a shared meal, we invite you to join us in a faith-based conversation about the legislative work of the Farm Bill 2023, the challenging injustices of food insecurity and food deserts in marginalized communities across the […]

Ni Un Vida Mas/Not Another Life: Farmworker Vigil

4 W. Edenton Street 4 W. Edenton Street, Raliegh, United States

Join us for a vigil and press conference that aims to bring attention to recent developments and losses in the farmworker community. These losses have a significant impact and highlight the fact that there are no health and safety standards in place for farmworkers who work in hot and humid conditions. Prompted by the death […]

Faith in Action: Navigating the Opioid Crisis Through Harm Reduction

Alnoor Islamic Center 6317 Sunset Lake Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Discover a path of action for faith communities in the face of the opioid crisis through our Faith in Action event. Participants will understand the depth of the opioid crisis within your community and uncover strategic avenues for your faith community’s impactful response. Hosted by the Council’s Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative, this event […]

Faith Health Connection: Hearing Health is Brain Health!

Online

Join our Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative for an informative presentation on the connection between hearing health and brain health as you age, featuring Kathy Dowd, AuD, Executive Director of the Audiology Project. Register here.

Tobacco/Nicotine Education Workshop

Morning Star First Baptist Church 126 4th Ave. SW, Hickory, NC, United States

Join our Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative for an educational and comprehensive workshop focusing on tobacco/nicotine. During this session, you will gain knowledge about the dangers of tobacco usage and vaping, the latest products in the industry, and discover how faith communities can respond to such issues. We will host two simultaneous workshops […]

Faith in Action: Navigating the Opioid Crisis Through Harm Reduction

Morning Star First Baptist Church 126 4th Ave. SW, Hickory, NC, United States

Discover a path of action for faith communities in the face of the opioid crisis through our Faith in Action Workshop. Participants will understand the depth of the opioid crisis within your community and uncover strategic avenues for your faith community’s impactful response. Hosted by the Council’s Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative, this event […]

Faith in Action: Navigating the Opioid Crisis Through Harm Reduction

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte

Discover a path of action for faith communities in the face of the opioid crisis through our Faith in Action Workshop. Participants will understand the depth of the opioid crisis within your community and uncover strategic avenues for your faith community’s impactful response. Hosted by the Council’s Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative, this event […]

The Cool Congregations Energy Savings Webinar

Online

Join North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light, a program of the Council's Eco-Justice Connection initiative, for a webinar on how you can take your congregational sustainability practices to the next level! Learn about how you can compete in a national competition to earn recognition and a $1,000 award, how to access valuable energy savings resources, and how […]

Peacemaking Summit to Prevent Gun Violence

First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh 112 S. Salisbury Street,, Raleigh, NC, United States

Gun Violence Prevention What You Can Do to Advocate for Change Join us for a Peacemaking Summit to raise awareness on what can be done to prevent gun violence and empower people to take action. Saturday includes a variety of breakout groups, keynote address by Gerald Tate - Director of N.C. Office of Violence Prevention, […]

Cardiac Arrest Awareness for Faith Communities

Online

Join us as we learn how to prepare for and respond to cardiac arrest incidences as communities of faith! Duke Clinical Research Institute is working on a clinical trial focused on improving cardiac arrest survival in North Carolina. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops suddenly due to an electrical problem. 356,000 cardiac arrests happen […]

Creation Care Alliance Retreat & Symposium

Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat, NC, United States

Join Creation Care Alliance for their 2024 Retreat & Symposium. This year's theme is “Sacred Symbiosis," where presentations, workshops, and conversations will explore the relationships needed to build and nurture justice for all creation–human and non-human. This retreat is designed with congregational lay leaders, environmental professionals,  and clergy in mind. Whether new to creation care […]

How Healthy is Your Health Ministry?

Online

When is the last time you’ve done a check-up or upgrade on the work being done to promote health and wholeness in your congregation and community? This webinar will explore resources that can be used to assess the relevance of existing program offerings and the community needs identified by local health care providers, local government, […]

NC Faith and Democracy Initiative Launch

Online

Join NC Network for Faith, Safe & Secure Elections for the official launch of the NC Faith and Democracy Initiative. This initiative is aimed to foster peace and dialogue in a polarized climate. Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, key figure in North Ireland's peace process, will be the featured speaker. Click here for the Zoom link. […]

Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ State House Assembly and Moral March on Raleigh and to the Polls

North Carolina State Capitol 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The N.C. General Assembly have slashed taxes for the wealthy and corporations, promoted a culture of fear and hate, failed to fully fund public education, and cut protections for the most vulnerable North Carolinians. Join the Poor People's Campaign for a Moral March on Raleigh! Participants will be marching to lift up the issues of […]

Recovering Hope Conference

Smith Hall of Health Sciences, Campbell University 4350 US Hwy 421 S, Lillington, NC, United States

In recognition of our legacy and deep commitment to faith communities in our region, in response to the critical need to respond to the overdose crisis, and in keeping with our presidential mandate to “lead with purpose,” join us for a conference that will help empower faith leaders to mobilize their communities to prevent harmful […]

2024 North Carolina Farmworker Institute

The NC Farmworker Institute (NCFWI) Planning Committee invites you to save the date for the NC Farmworker Institute 2024. The NC FWI is an annual gathering of people and organizations from around North Carolina to discuss farmworker issues, share experiences, and explore new collaborations. Attendees include legal and health service providers, researchers, advocates, students, and representatives […]